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Maryland vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Wisconsin
Total Fees $50 $82
Application Fee $50 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $82
CE Hours N/A 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Wisconsin ($82)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

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